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* Rales may be present. | * [[Rales]] may be present. | ||
* Reduced lung sounds may be heard in [[pleural effusion]]. | * Reduced lung sounds may be heard in [[pleural effusion]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
The patient looks sick in cases of septicemia.
Vitals
Temperature
Pulse
Rate
- Tachycardia may be present.
Rhythm
- Regular
Strength
- Pulse may be weak.
Blood Pressure
- Hypotension may be present.
Respiratory Rate
- Rapid, shallow respiratory rate may be present.
Skin
- Boils
- Carbuncles
- Pus in blisters - impetigo
- Small red, tender bumps - cellulitis
- Abscesses
- A rash may be present.
Eye
Lungs
- Bronchial sounds may be heard in pneumonia.
- Rales may be present.
- Reduced lung sounds may be heard in pleural effusion.